Mejpota - Nakashipara, Nadia

Mejpota is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 38.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dhananjaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mejpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mejpota is 321501. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.33 hectares and falls under the 741124 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Mejpota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mejpota

As per Census 2011, Mejpota village has a total population of 4,494 people, consisting of 2,325 males and 2,169 females. The village has 1,044 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 499 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,835 literate and 1,659 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mejpota are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mejpota

Mejpota is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mejpota

Mejpota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Mejpota is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mejpota is about 38.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mejpota

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mejpota village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mejpota

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mejpota village are given below:

FAQs about Mejpota